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A comprehensive community-based model for hospice care.

Jeffrey P Harrison1, Dennis Ford

  • 1University of North Florida and the Department of Public Health, South Jacksonville, FL 32224, USA. jharriso@unf.edu

The American Journal of Hospice & Palliative Care
|May 16, 2007
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This study highlights that community-based hospice care primarily serves Medicare patients aged 75+, with spouses as the main caregivers. Common diagnoses include cancer and chronic diseases.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Palliative Care
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Community-based hospice models offer vital support for aging populations.
  • Understanding patient demographics and diagnoses is crucial for service planning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To characterize the patient population and primary diagnoses within a community-based hospice care model.
  • To identify the primary caregivers for patients in community-based hospice programs.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of patient data from a community-based hospice program.
  • Categorization of patient demographics, clinical diagnoses, and caregiver information.

Main Results:

  • Community-based hospice programs predominantly serve Medicare beneficiaries aged 75 and older.

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  • Key diagnoses include lung cancer, cognitive disability, cerebrovascular disease, congestive heart failure, and chronic airway obstruction.
  • Spouses are the most frequent primary caregivers, followed by other family members.

    • Conclusions:

    • Community-based hospice care effectively reaches and serves elderly Medicare patients with significant chronic conditions.
    • The findings underscore the importance of family, particularly spouses, in supporting patients receiving hospice care at home.